Arts & Entertainment

Whether you’re looking to be entertained or enlightened, Gig Harbor Now covers fun and informational events taking place in the community.

Harbor Happenings | People with special needs get a Night to Shine

Feb 10, 2026 | By:

The Night to Shine starts at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the Tom Taylor Family YMCA.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Gig Harbor Clay Company, Part 3

Feb 09, 2026 | By: Greg Spadoni

The Gasloli and Johnsoni families lived in Mexico after leaving Gig Harbor, briefly crossing paths with Pancho Villa along the way.

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Two In Tow & On The Go | Getting crafty at Tacoma’s Tinkertopia

Feb 06, 2026 | By:

A 90-minute crafting session of reused materials and no instructions turn imagination into unforgettable creations.

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Summer Sounds at Skansie 2026 schedule set

Feb 05, 2026 | By:

The Summer Sounds at Skansie concert series starts July 7 with a performance by the 133d Army Band. Here’s who else will play this summer.

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These are the biggest dates of 2026 in Gig Harbor

Feb 03, 2026 | By:

From Restaurant Week to the Maritime Gig Festival to the Scarecrow Festival, mark these dates on your new 2026 calendar.

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Harbor Happenings | Local options for watching the Super Bowl

Feb 03, 2026 | By:

Several local establishments are hosting watch parties as the Seahawks take on the Patriots in the Super Bowl on Sunday.

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Harbor Happenings | School bands perform at Jazz Night, festival

Jan 27, 2026 | By:

Find literary, musical, civic and more events in our weekly roundup of what’s happening around Gig Harbor.

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Two in Tow & On the Go | Low-pressure January outing ideas for families

Jan 23, 2026 | By:

Low-pressure January outing ideas for families, pulled from past Two in Tow adventures around Gig Harbor and the South Sound.

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Harbor Happenings | Behind the names of Washington places

Jan 20, 2026 | By:

How did Washington towns, schools and some well-known products get their names? Find out on Thursday.

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Harbor Happenings | MLK Day gathering planned for Sunday

Jan 13, 2026 | By:

The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King will be celebrated from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19 at the annual gathering in his honor at Gig Harbor United Methodist Church, 7400 Pioneer Way.

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